As part of its Inspection Modernization program, in whos development FPPAC is participating, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is creating and updating generic models for HACCP programs for various applications. Attached you will find the … Continue reading
Merv Tweed has been named the new chairman of the agriculture and agri-food House of Commons standing committee. Tweed, the Conservative MP for Brandon-Souris, had been the chairman of the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities committee … Continue reading
Food manufacturers, including those using poultry products, are struggling through a tough year, according to the Conference Board of Canada. In its report, Canadian Industrial Outlook: Canada’s Food Manufacturing Industry, Summer 2012, the board says … Continue reading
Canada has formally joined the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade negotiations. The trade agreement is currently being negotiated by the United States, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, with Mexico joining Canada … Continue reading
As part of the Beyond the Border Action Plan a new inspection pilot project has begun. For two plants in Canada, one exporting pork and the other beef, the project allows them a new method … Continue reading
During the semi-annual gathering of Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers of Agriculture an agreement has been made on the next phase of Growing Forward. The $3 billion dollar agreement, Growing Forward 2, was reached at a recent meeting … Continue reading
U.S. ethanol production in September declined 102.2 million gallons from August to 983.9 million gallons, its lowest level since the federal Environmental Protection Agency started recording monthly biofuel production in July 2010, according to data … Continue reading
The chicken Notice to Importers, No. 815, is now available to DFAIT’s website. The deadline for applications is November 30, 2012. The turkey Notice to Importers, No. 824, is now available on DFAIT’s website. The … Continue reading
As per a memorandum released by the CFIA, effective immediately imports of Chilean beef meat products in to Canada is allowed. This follows the CFIA approving Chile’s meat inspection system for beef and veal. Chile … Continue reading
We would like to remind members that as of August 4th, 2012, enhanced labelling regulations for food allergens will take effect. As of that date, products that contain undeclared allergens will be subject to CFIA … Continue reading
